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Wine of great pedigree produced in extremely limited quantity and endowed with all the characteristics that reward extensive cellaring. This wine comes from a vineyard situated near the hilltop town of Gaville which overlooks the Valdarno valley and Chianti hills, at the doorstep of Florence. The town dates back to Etruscan time with surviving structures being a medieval castle and a church from the eleventh century. The area has an ancient tradition of agriculture as mentioned in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Commedy. In this pastoral setting called San Chirico a Sillano lay our vineyards, one of 1.05.19 hectares (2.5 acres) and the other of 0.35.99 hectares (10 acres) in size.vely in this charming and beautiful area.
Specifications
- Article code: VN100110
- Ean code: 2212332910
- Size: Red Wine 0.75L
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Exposure
south and south-east exposures on medium steepness slope.
Year of implantation
planted in the early 1980’s with one area grafted in 1997 at a density of 2x1 meters (~7x3 ft), equivalent to 5,000 vines/ha (2,080/ac).
Breeding system
trained to a unilateral cordon with vertical shoot positioning.
Grapes used
Sangiovese 60% of unknown clonal origin and Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, grafted with buds field selected from our Chianciano/Montepulciano estate. The rootstock type is not known.
Terrain characteristics
from the Eocene epoch of the Tertiary period (15 million years ago) the soil displays strata of clay scists, calcareous and arenaceous deposits, as well as sandy clays.
Trend of the year
is characterized by wines of excellent quality, with high polyphenols and alcohol levels. These characteristics have contributed to well-balanced wines with a flavor profile particularly true to variety and to its territory, ideal for a very long cellaring .
Vinification
small lot fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 28°C (82°F) using selected yeast. Fourteen day maceration with frequent aerations, pump-overs and punch-downs of the cap for optimum polyphenol extraction.
Maturation
it was placed in small (lt.225) new French and American oak barrels
for 12 months
Bottle ageing
in our temperature controlled cellar for at least 48 months. Color: dark, deep, amaranth-ruby hue.
Color
dark, deep, amaranth-ruby hue.
Perfume
rich and complex, with blackberries jam and licorice, spicy notes of cacao, coffee, black pepper and a hint of vanilla.
Taste
full-bodied, powerful and developed with integrated tannins and oak flavors.
Analytical data
- All'atto dell'imbottigliamento:
alcohol 14.25%, total acidity 5.2 per thousand, color 14.65, sugar 0.9 per thousand, polyphenols 3421 mg/l, dry extract 32.4 g/l.
Serving temperature
- 17-19°C (63-66°F)
